Centre grants one-year extension to Statistics & Programme Implementation Secretary

The Centre on Tuesday extended the tenure of Statistics and Programme Implementation Secretary Saurabh Garg till July next year.

Garg is a 1991 batch Indian Administrative Service (retired) officer of Odisha cadre.

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved extension of Garg's tenure as Secretary, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, on contract basis for a further period of one year beyond July 31, 2025, i.e. upto July 31, 2026, or until further orders on existing terms and conditions, said an order issued by the Personnel Ministry.


The officer will also discharge the functions of Secretary to the National Statistical Commission, it said.

Garg was named as Secretary, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, on May 30, 2024. He was then working as Secretary, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment.

Garg was appointed to the post "till the date of his superannuation i.e. 31.07.2024 and thereafter on contract basis for a period of one year beyond the date of superannuation or until further orders", the earlier order read.